The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have reported that their indefinite strike continues, citing a lack of formal communication from the Federal Government regarding withheld salaries. The strike, which began Monday, has disrupted university operations across the country.
SSANU’s National Vice-President, Abdussobur Salaam, confirmed that there has been no concrete response from the government, only informal appeals from the Minister of State for Education. Salaam emphasized that the government has repeatedly failed to honor promises, leaving union-issued ultimatums unaddressed.
In a joint statement, SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim and NASU General Secretary Prince Peters Adeyemi expressed frustration with the government’s inaction. They reiterated demands for the release of unpaid salaries, improved allowances, and the full execution of a 2009 agreement.
The unions had issued a seven-day warning for action on these issues, which officially expired on October 27, 2024. During a July protest in Abuja, the unions threatened a complete shutdown of university activities unless their demands were met, yet no substantial response has been provided.
